Jameel McClain | Linebacker

3/13/2014: Signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract. The deal included a $600,000 signing bonus. Another $1.5 million is available through incentives. McClain is eligible for annual $50,000 workout bonuses and $150,000 in per-game roster bonuses in each season. 2014: $1.35 million, 2015: $1.75 million (+ $400,000 roster bonus), 2016: Free Agent

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X-rays on Giants SLB Jameel McClain's foot came back negative.

However, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports McClain could undergo an MRI on Wednesday. For now, the Giants are saying McClain is simply dealing with "soreness" after being carted off the practice field on Tuesday. The G-Men can ill afford McClain's injury to be serious with Jon Beason (foot) on the shelf. Tue, Jul 22, 2014 05:48:00 PM

Giants DC Perry Fewell said the team signed SLB Jameel McClain partly as insurance against an injury to MLB Jon Beason.

Fewell said the Giants signed McClain to start outside, but they also viewed him as a player who could step in for Beason inside, in the event of injury. This news suggests McClain could replace Beason (foot) if he misses early-season games. McClain may be able to play middle linebacker in a pinch, but he is an underwhelming option. The Giants need Beason to get healthy quickly. Sat, Jun 21, 2014 11:15:00 AM

Jameel McClain is penciled in as one of the Giants starting outside linebackers.

McClain inked a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the G-Men last month. After MLB Jon Beason's re-signing, McClain will flank him at one of the outside spots. Spencer Paysinger and Jacquian Williams will compete on the opposite side. Other than possibly Beason, there's no IDP value here whatsoever. Fri, Apr 4, 2014 09:41:00 AM

Cox broke his leg in garbage time of last week's loss to the Seahawks when he was hit low by CB Jeremy Lane. It's possible he's also dealing with some knee damage. A seventh-round pick out of Massachusetts last year, Cox has 76 yards on 26 carries through two seasons. He also returned kicks. The Giants have signed undrafted rookie RB Orleans Darkwa to take Cox's place.

Giants GM Jerry Reese indicated at the Combine that Victor Cruz won't be counted on for the same impact he made before his 2014 patellar tendon tear.

Patellar tendon tears are one of the worst kinds of knee injuries, far more significant than a torn ACL. Per Reese, Cruz "looks good" so far in his rehab, but "you can't put all your eggs in that basket." Odell Beckham has already taken over as New York's No. 1 wideout. Cruz will return as a complementary piece, fighting Larry Donnell and Rueben Randle for targets.